PICTURE: PEXELS/GELATIN
When you hear “gelatin,” your mind might jump to colourful, wobbly desserts or childhood memories of gummy sweets.
Beyond its fun texture, gelatin has a lot of health benefits which are explored by the below publications:
The health-focused publication Healthline claims, “Gelatin is a protein product derived from collagen. It has important health benefits due to its unique combination of amino acids.”
Gelatin gives tissues shape and strength. Collagen, for instance, improves the tendons’ strength and skin’s flexibility. However, because collagen is typically found in unappetizing animal parts, it is challenging to consume, the health hub states.
The health hub mentioned above further explains that fortunately, these parts may be boiled in water to extract the collagen. When creating soup stock, people frequently use this to enhance nutrition and flavour.
According to Eat Beautiful, “Although the human body can make all the same amino acids that gelatin provides, those who struggle with less than optimum health may not generate amino acids as effectively.”
Organic Facts state that gelatin contains a considerable amount of proline, another amino acid that has been linked to better immune function in animals. This means that by including gelatin in our daily diet, we can increase our overall health and resistance to infections and disease.
The above source also claims that research has linked gelatin to better sleep cycles and the activation of specific enzymes and neurotransmitters that improve the quantity and quality of sleep.
“In terms of the nutritional composition of gelatin, it is a good source of numerous vitamins, minerals, and organic compounds, including copper, selenium, and phosphorous, along with being an excellent source of proteins,” according to the source mentioned above.
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